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Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation Center

5680 Windy Hill Drive

3.2(85 ratings)· Winston Salem average: 3.9

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Quick Facts

Total units
170
Medicare rating
1 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
170
Specialty unit
Ventilator-dependent care unit with 18 semi-private beds
Respiratory staffing
24/7 respiratory therapist on staff
Psychiatric care
Geriatric psychiatry services available on-site

What Families Think

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What reviewers praise

  • Dedicated ventilator-dependent care unit with 18 beds
  • 24/7 on-site respiratory therapist support
  • In-house physical, occupational, and speech therapy
  • Wound care overseen by a dedicated physician
  • Full-time physician coverage plus geriatric psychiatry services

What reviewers flag

  • Google rating of 3.2 across 82 reviews suggests mixed satisfaction

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation Center is a senior living community in Winston Salem, North Carolina offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Housekeeping and Laundry Service. Families rate it 3.2 out of 5 across 85 reviews.

About Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation Center

Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Winston Salem, North Carolina, offering a complete continuum of care including short-term rehabilitation, long-term living, skilled nursing care, hospice care, palliative care, respite care, and ventilator-dependent care.

The center is home to a dedicated Ventilator-Dependent Care Unit with 18 semi-private beds, maintaining a high staff-to-patient ratio and employing a 24/7 respiratory therapist. Upon arrival, patients work with a clinical team to develop a person-centered care plan designed to help regain skills and reduce hospital readmission risk.

Rehabilitation services are provided by in-house physical, occupational, and speech therapists who develop individualized daily plans with achievable goals. Physical therapy addresses strength, mobility, balance, and coordination; occupational therapy helps with daily tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing; and speech therapy improves communication, cognitive function, and swallowing abilities. The facility includes a well-equipped therapy gym with an Activities of Daily Living Suite and offers enhanced services such as electrical stimulation and vital stimulation.

Skilled nursing care is available 24 hours a day through registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants. Services include wound care management with a dedicated wound care physician, cardiopulmonary therapy, fall interventions, incontinence management, IV therapy, full-time physician coverage, geriatric psychiatry services, and podiatry services.

The facility emphasizes safe discharge planning to facilitate successful transitions back to patients' prior living settings, working with physicians to provide a holistic approach to care at all levels of activity and acuity.

Types of Care at Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation Center

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Security

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Reviews of Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation Center

3.2overall · 85 ratings combined

3.2★ on Google (85)

Karla420

Jun 2026

via Google ↗

when my daughter was transferred to this facility from Wake Forest Baptist Hospital after a life-threatening motorcycle accident I'm not sure who dropped the ball if it was the hospital or if it was the facility.... but she was in severe pain and was being completely ignored. So it is an understatement to say we got off on the wrong foot!!!! Originally I wanted my daughter to the moved immediately from this facility. she was taken there on a Friday so me and her sister were able to spend all day Saturday and Sunday with her. once the staff was made aware of all of her injuries they have actually went out of their way to make her more comfortable making sure that she received her medications on time and just all around have been very kind and sweet to my daughter. She's only 20 years old but I appreciate more than I can express how wonderful the staff has been to her.... granted she's only been there less than a week.... but at this time I am very pleased with this facility and I would recommend it. I hope and pray that this does not change.... should it I will make changes to my review... but at this time I am very thankful for this facility.

Bryanna Moss

Jun 2026

via Google ↗

My little sister has been brought here for rehab therapy and has been there for 6 hours, and has called me and our mom crying in pain due to her several injuries and they haven’t brought her any pain medicine, haven’t turned her and she broke her pelvis so sitting on it in the spot hurts, and they aren’t responding to the call button. But when they do the CNA will just come in there and say i’ll tell the nurse and leave and nobody comes in there. Do not bring your loved ones there if you truly want them to be cared for.

Charles Davis

Jun 2026

via Google ↗

They got me back in my feet! They keep me out of trouble when I wanted to walk or when I wasn't nice. therapy especially Pradeep did a great job. Nursing and everyone on the floor always helped me and were honest. Social worker helped me stay calm. Thank you all again. I'm leaving to go home soon. I can walk out of here

Tasmia

Apr 2026

via Google ↗

This place is a hell for your loved ones. My mother was fighting for her life, I spent two hours begging nurses to call 911, they kept laughing at my face until one of them did, turned out my mother was septic!! If I wasn’t there spending night with her who knows what would have happened. This place should not exist! Nurses and management is terrible and inhumane.

Tammie Spaugh

Jan 2026

via Google ↗

We are looking for a rehab facility for our loved one and I am glad I read these reviews. Obviously not the place! Your replies to positive comments are personable but certainly not when addressing serious concerns from patients and families. You just send a generic message.

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Government Inspection History

8 inspection visits in the last three years, 53 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Jun 12, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard11 citations
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 27, 2025

  • Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 27, 2025

  • Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 13, 2025

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 27, 2025

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 27, 2025

  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 13, 2025

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2025

  • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2025

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 2, 2025

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 2, 2025

  • Provide appropriate foot care.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 24, 2025

Feb 12, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 21, 2025

Nov 8, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 23, 2024

  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 23, 2024

Feb 15, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard20 citations
  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 1, 2024

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 1, 2024

  • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 1, 2024

  • Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 1, 2024

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 1, 2024

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 1, 2024

  • Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 1, 2024

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 1, 2024

  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 1, 2024

  • Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 1, 2024

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 1, 2024

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 1, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 1, 2024

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 1, 2024

  • Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 1, 2024

  • Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 1, 2024

  • Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 1, 2024

  • Ensure medical gas and vacuum systems have documented maintenance programs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 1, 2024

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 1, 2024

  • Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 1, 2024

Dec 18, 2023Health Complaint2 citations
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 24, 2023

  • Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 27, 2023

Jul 26, 2023Health ComplaintInfection Control1 citation
  • Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 9, 2023

Jul 7, 2023Health Complaint2 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 9, 2023

  • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 9, 2023

Nov 15, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard14 citations
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity H of L: actual harm, patternCorrected Nov 16, 2022

  • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 16, 2022

  • Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 16, 2022

  • Install proper backup exit lighting.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 9, 2023

  • Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 9, 2023

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 9, 2023

  • Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 9, 2023

  • Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 9, 2023

  • Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 16, 2022

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 16, 2022

  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 16, 2022

  • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 16, 2022

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 9, 2023

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 16, 2022

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation Center offer?

Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation Center located?

Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation Center is located at 5680 Windy Hill Drive in Winston Salem, North Carolina.

How did Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation Center had 8 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 53 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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